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Podcast: Be Here Now Network
Episode: Sharon Salzberg's Engaged Compassion Series with Valarie Kaur– Metta Hour Ep. 283
Description: The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering?
How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whether personal, collective, or historical?
How do we navigate the paradox of holding both pain and joy, without mistaking suffering for punishment or personal failure?
Can we infuse our compassion with wisdom and perspective to find the agency to take meaningful action in our communities?
In her new series, Engaged Compassion, Sharon delves into these questions and more, engaging in...